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Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of Footwear

453 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 169 ratings

A show about sneakers for sneakerheads, by sneakerheads. We're not here to bring people down or play gatekeeper, we are here to show the positive side of sneakers and connect with like-minded sneakerheads. We talk about sneakers and the footwear industry, interview footwear industry professionals, designers, and creatives that share our passion for sneakers. Opinions not paid for by the corporate sponsors like the other guys.

Hosted by...
Nick Engvall, Footwear Consultant and former StockX Director of Content, Finish Line Content Manager, Editor of Complex Sneakers, and the Founder of Sneaker History.

Robbie Falchi, host of inside Robbie's Closet and writer for Sneaker History, Nice Kicks, Finish Line, and Modern Notoriety.

Mike Guillory, Sneaker Youtuber, and writer for Sneaker History, photographer, and sneaker connoisseur.

Rohit Malhotra, footwear industry professional, sneaker enthusiast, and proud #GirlDad.

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Episodes

Under - Armour - Makes - A-comeback - Basketball - Shoes

August 13, 2020 15:45 - 58 minutes - 20.1 MB

On this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, Nick Engvall and Mike Guillory discuss the future of Under Armour after the big news of Steph Curry getting his own brand, as well as the unveiling of Joel Embiid’s first signature sneaker. 1-877-AIR-MAX1 - Leave us a message, text us, be a part of an upcoming episode. -- ROCKIN’ & COPPIN -- Mike: Rockin’ - Reebok Ice Cream Board Flip https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR...

Nike Layoffs: Why Can't They Just Sell More Shoes on SNKRS To Pay Employees?

August 10, 2020 21:24 - 57 minutes - 26.4 MB

It was recently revealed that Nike's new CEO makes $53 million dollars per year, and yet, even with sneakers selling out on the SNKRS app seemingly every couple of days, Nike is also laying off over 500 people in the coming weeks. Nick Engvall and Mike Guillory discuss this and more on this episode of the Sneaker History podcast. 1-877-AIR-MAX1 - Leave us a message, text us, be a part of an upcoming episode. -- ROCKIN’ & COPPIN -- Mike: Rockin’ - Jordan Trunner https://fave.co/31CuPR5 Coppi...

Over-Hyped Releases, Corny Influencers, and Sadderdays: What Has Sneaker Culture Become?

August 06, 2020 21:32 - 1 hour - 32.3 MB

On this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, Nick Engvall, Mike Guillory and Robbie Falchi discuss the challenges of buying new releases, sneaker “culture” and more. 1-877-AIR-MAX1 - Leave us a message, text us, be a part of an upcoming episode. -- ROCKIN’ & COPPIN -- Mike: Rockin’ - PUMA Sky Dreamer https://fave.co/2PwCYBa Coppin’ - Air Jordan 1 ‘Japan’ https://fave.co/2WL6ndY Robbie: Rockin’ - Nike Presto React https://fave.co/2PvcH64 Coppin’ - The Simpsons x Vans https://fave.co/3k...

Summer Sneaker Releases We're Looking Forward To

August 03, 2020 21:39 - 58 minutes - 26.6 MB

On episode 141 of the Sneaker History Podcast, Mike Guillory and Robbie Falchi discuss the best sneaker releases on the release calendar. **This episode was recorded 7/29, so some info may have changed since recording** 1-877-AIR-MAX1 - Leave us a message, text us, be a part of an upcoming episode. -- ROCKIN’ & COPPIN -- Mike: Rockin’ - New Balance 992 https://fave.co/31bm7ZW Coppin’ - Reebok Question ‘Red Toe’ https://fave.co/2V9htKD Robbie: Rockin’ - On Cloud Boom https://fave.co/3i0SE...

How Does The NEW NBA Actually Work? Robbie and Rohit Break Down the #WholeNewGame

July 30, 2020 20:29 - 57 minutes - 26.5 MB

Sports is back! Well, sort of. So are Robbie and Rohit with the Know Your Roots Podcast. On this episode, they explain how the NBA will work in the "bubble" and break down the betting odds, and more. 1-877-AIR-MAX1 - Leave us a message, text us, be a part of an upcoming episode. -- Join our Patreon for more exclusive episodes! -- www.patreon.com/sneakerhistory Michael Jordan's 6 NBA Championships and the Air Jordans He Wore For Each www.patreon.com/posts/michael-jordans-36501330 PUMA's B...

Kyr - Sports - Nba - Basketball - Returns

July 30, 2020 13:29 - 56 minutes - 19.4 MB

Sports is back! Well, sort of. So are Robbie and Rohit with the Know Your Roots Podcast. On this episode, they explain how the NBA will work in the "bubble" and break down the betting odds, and more. 1-877-AIR-MAX1 - Leave us a message, text us, be a part of an upcoming episode. -- Join our Patreon for more exclusive episodes! -- www.patreon.com/sneakerhistory Michael Jordan's 6 NBA Championships and the Air Jordans He Wore For Each www.patreon.com/posts/michael-jordans-36501330 PUMA's B...

The Best LeBron James Nike Signature Shoe Launch Colorways Of All Time

July 27, 2020 14:13 - 1 hour - 29.6 MB

On this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, Mike Guillory and Robbie Falchi discuss the latest LeBron James signature sneaker, the Nike LeBron 18, as well as the debut colorways of all the LeBron signature shoes, including which ones are the best. 1-877-AIR-MAX1 - Leave us a message, text us, be a part of an upcoming episode. -- ROCKIN’ & COPPIN -- Mike: Rockin’ - Coppin’ - Robbie: Rockin’ - Coppin’ - -- FROM THE EPISODE -- Nike LeBron 18 Release Info - https://fave.co/3hDXb3N -...

NBA Bubble Life For Sneakerheads - What's It Like?

July 23, 2020 23:01 - 1 hour - 31.2 MB

On this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, Nick Engvall, Mike Guillory, and Robbie Falchi discuss the return of the NBA, NBA Bubble Life, and what it's like for the sneakerheads inside the bubble. What pairs would you take with you? 1-877-AIR-MAX1 - Leave us a message, text us, be a part of an upcoming episode. -- ROCKIN’ & COPPIN -- Mike: Rockin’ - adidas Ultra Boost 1.0 https://fave.co/3hvVyFu Coppin’ - Eric Emanuel x Reebok Question https://fave.co/2BnFzd1 Robbie: Rockin’ - Off-Wh...

This or That: The Ultimate Nike Dunk Debate

July 16, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 29.5 MB

On this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, Nick Engvall, Mike Guillory, and Robbie Falchi revisit some of the wildest sneakers that challenged the norm when it comes to creative footwear design. 1-877-AIR-MAX1 - Leave us a message, text us, be a part of an upcoming episode. -- ROCKIN’ & COPPIN -- Mike: Rockin’ - Nike Air Trainer 3 ‘Viotech' https://fave.co/3eCSh57 Coppin’ - Jordan 12 ‘University Gold' https://fave.co/2WL6ndY Robbie: Rockin’ - Reebok Question Low https://fave.co/2V9ht...

When Tech Goes Wild - The Craziest Sneaker Designs of All Time

July 09, 2020 23:19 - 1 hour - 37.3 MB

On this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, Nick Engvall, Mike Guillory, and Robbie Falchi revisit some of the wildest sneakers that challenged the norm when it comes to creative footwear design. 1-877-AIR-MAX1 - Leave us a message, text us, be a part of an upcoming episode. -- ROCKIN' & COPPIN' -- Mike: Rockin’ - Air Jordan Delta SP https://fave.co/2DqzcGG Coppin’ - Nike LeBron 17 Low ‘Glow' https://fave.co/3ei7sAG Robbie: Rockin’ - Reebok Kamikaze 2 https://fave.co/3207E57 Coppin’ -...

Interview: Rob Purvy Talks Working With Shaq, Dunk.net, Creating Cashletics, TCG Footwear & More

July 06, 2020 14:05 - 1 hour - 29 MB

On this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, Mike Guillory catches up with footwear industry veteran Rob Purvy to discuss everything from working with Shaq on Dunk.net, his time with Reebok and And1 during their heydays, sustainability, and his latest projects with TCG Footwear and Spencer Dinwiddie's K8IROS brand. ***ATTN: Keep Your Volume Low! Apologies for the audio notifications during this episode! 1-877-AIR-MAX1 - Leave us a message, text us, be a part of an upcoming episode. --...

Weird Air Jordan Colorways That Are Actually Cool

July 03, 2020 08:45 - 1 hour - 37.6 MB

On this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, Nick Engvall and Robbie Falchi discuss Air Jordan Retro Colorways that are outside the traditional colors we expect to see on Air Jordans but still have an element of cool factor to them. 1-877-AIR-MAX1 - Leave us a message, text us, be a part of an upcoming episode. -- ROCKIN' & COPPIN' -- Robbie: Nike Air Max Plus - https://fave.co/2YSFY00 KITH Seersucker Shorts - https://fave.co/3ijgCjA Nick: Reebok Question Low - https://fave.co/2V9htKD...

More Than Athletes - A Brief History Of Business Successes From Athlete Entrepreneurs

June 29, 2020 14:10 - 55 minutes - 31.5 MB

On this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, Nick Engvall, Robbie Falchi, and Mike Guillory discuss LeBron James and Mav Carter's recent announcement of their new media company, SpringHill, which has secured $100 million in funding, as well as other athletes who have found entrepreneurial success outside of the sports they are known for. 1-877-AIR-MAX1 - Leave us a message, text us, be a part of an upcoming episode. -- ROCKIN' & COPPIN' -- Mike: Reebok Pump Fury OG - https://fave.co/31r...

The Must-Have New Sneaker Releases For Summer

June 25, 2020 22:52 - 1 hour - 30.5 MB

On this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, Nick Engvall, Robbie Falchi, and Mike Guillory discuss the upcoming sneaker releases and which ones are a must-have, as well as "Reebok color blocking." 1-877-AIR-MAX1 - Leave us a message, text us, be a part of an upcoming episode. -- FROM THE EPISODE -- The First 3-Peat - The Championship Era Chicago Bulls Sneakers sneakerhistory.com/chicago-bulls-sneakers/ -- Join our Patreon for more exclusive episodes! -- www.patreon.com/sneakerhistory ...

From Gluing His Nike Air Bubbles to Establishing Content For Footwear Retailers and Media Brands

June 22, 2020 16:32 - 1 hour - 37.9 MB

On this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, we are switching things up so you can better get to know us. Mike Guillory and Robbie Falchi interview Nick Engvall on this episode to find out about his journey through the sneaker business working with companies like Nice Kicks, Sole Collector, Complex, Eastbay, Foot Locker, Finish Line, StockX, and more. Follow Mike: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Xc2i1HO5KiAyzYbWS4RAA/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madwatcher789/?h...

Flip The Mics - Mike Guillory Shares His Top 5 Grails and Journey In Sneakers

June 18, 2020 23:38 - 57 minutes - 33.1 MB

On this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, we are switching things up so you can better get to know us. Nick and Robbie interview Mike on this episode to find out about his journey with sneakers. Follow Mike: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Xc2i1HO5KiAyzYbWS4RAA/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madwatcher789/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/madwatcher789/ Recent Blog Posts: The Championship-Era Bulls Sneakers - First 3-Peat: https://sneakerhistory.com/the-last...

Flip The Mics - We're Interviewing Robbie Falchi This Episode

June 15, 2020 15:11 - 54 minutes - 31.4 MB

On this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, we are switching things up so you can better get to know us. Nick and Mike interview Robbie on this episode to find out about his journey with sneakers. Follow Robbie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rahbee702/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rahbee702/ Recent Blog Posts: The Championship-Era Bulls Sneakers - First 3-Peat: https://sneakerhistory.com/the-last-dance-chicago-bulls-sneakers/ The Championship-Era Bulls Sneakers - First 3-Pe...

Kanye West's Plan To Make YEEZYS In The USA

June 12, 2020 14:36 - 1 hour - 38.5 MB

On episode 128 of the Sneaker History Podcast, Nick, Mike, and Robbie discuss the employee protest at adidas, Nike's new CEO making changes, and Kanye West's plan to make YEEZYs in the United States. ---ROCKIN + COPPIN--- Mike: Pharrell x adidas BYW - https://fave.co/3e74z6k Nike Space Hippie 03 - https://fave.co/2YtzhjK Robbie: Nike Air Max 90 - https://fave.co/3fhMAuq Reebok Question Low - https://fave.co/2LI2hhB Nick: "Cali" RRS x Nike Air Pegasus 30 - https://fave.co/3hjriOP Studiyo23...

Black Lives Matter

June 10, 2020 02:02 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

On this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, Nick, Mike, and Robbie discuss the Black Lives Matter protests and ways to help support equality. Incredible resource list that includes ways to support ranging from places to donate, petitions to sign, and much more: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vMBNCGLahTZa50vQOEPFI_-7BQzyOPInwLj_jNMzR2c/mobilebasic Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.carrd.co/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad A...

Why Was The Nike SB Chunky Dunky So Hyped? Upcoming Sneaker Releases To Watch For

May 29, 2020 22:58 - 1 hour - 35.2 MB

On episode 126 of the Sneaker History Podcast, after taking Ls like most of the sneaker world, Robbie Falchi and Mike Guillory discuss the Ben & Jerry's x Nike SB Chunky Dunky release and then get into the upcoming sneaker releases for the coming weeks. Cop the Chunky Dunkys on eBay for just $4,600! https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FNike-SB-Chunky-Dunky-Low-Ben-Jerry-F-F-Special-Box-US-8-5-UK-7-5-EU-42-%2F114237318257&campid=5338634841...

More Retros Please! The Most Important Colorways In LeBron James Nike Legacy

May 26, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 35.5 MB

On episode 125 of the Sneaker History Podcast, and with the news of the retro Nike LeBron 8 coming soon, Robbie Falchi and Nick Engvall discuss the most important colorways in the Nike LeBron signature line, and what colorways would make for good retro releases. Pic credit to NikeLeBron.net 1-877-AIR-MAX1 - Leave us a message, text us, be a part of an upcoming episode. -- FROM THE EPISODE -- The First 3-Peat - The Championship Era Chicago Bulls Sneakers sneakerhistory.com/chicago-bulls-sn...

What We Loved and What We Hated About The Last Dance

May 22, 2020 15:59 - 1 hour - 35.2 MB

On this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, Robbie Falchi, Mike Guillory, and Nick Engvall discuss the final two episodes of The Last Dance. 1-877-AIR-MAX1 - Leave us a message, text us, be a part of an upcoming episode. -- FROM THE EPISODE -- The First 3-Peat - The Championship Era Chicago Bulls Sneakers sneakerhistory.com/chicago-bulls-sneakers/ -- Join our Patreon for more exclusive episodes! -- www.patreon.com/sneakerhistory Michael Jordan's 6 NBA Championships and the Air Jorda...

The 3 Stages of Letting Go of Sneakers

May 20, 2020 03:07 - 1 hour - 34.6 MB

On this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, Robbie Falchi and Nick discuss the sneakers worn by the championship era Chicago Bulls, as well as the 3 stages of letting go of sneakers. -- FROM THE EPISODE -- The First 3-Peat - The Championship Era Chicago Bulls Sneakers https://sneakerhistory.com/chicago-bulls-sneakers/ -- Join our Patreon for more exclusive episodes! -- https://www.patreon.com/sneakerhistory Michael Jordan's 6 NBA Championships and the Air Jordans He Wore For Each https...

The 7-11 Nike Dunk and the Best Nike SB Dunk Themes

May 15, 2020 14:22 - 1 hour - 34.7 MB

On this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, Robbie Falchi and Mike Guillory discuss the new 7-11 Nike SB Dunk Collaboration and Nike's history of themed Dunk collaborations. -- FROM THE EPISODE -- 7-11 x Nike SB Dunk Low - https://fave.co/2WvB9si Nike Air More Uptempo 'Olympic' - https://ebay.to/3fR5r0p -- Join our Patreon for more exclusive episodes! -- https://www.patreon.com/sneakerhistory Michael Jordan's 6 NBA Championships and the Air Jordans He Wore For Each https://www.patreon...

1-34: Air Jordans Ranked By A Non-Sneakerhead Who Knows Nothing About Sneakers

May 05, 2020 14:01 - 1 hour - 34.5 MB

On episode 121 of the Sneaker History Podcast, Nick Engvall, Robbie Falchi, and Mike Guillory discuss the latest episodes of The Last Dance and go over Air Jordans Ranked By A Non-Sneakerhead -- FROM THE EPISODE -- CBS Sports Article: https://fave.co/2SCuPwM -- Join our Patreon for more exclusive episodes! -- https://www.patreon.com/sneakerhistory Michael Jordan's 6 NBA Championships and the Air Jordans He Wore For Each https://www.patreon.com/posts/michael-jordans-36501330 PUMA's Best Ye...

Sneaker Buying Tips: How To Buy The Sneakers You Really Want

May 02, 2020 00:20 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

On this episode, Nick Engvall, Robbie Falchi, and Mike Guillory share tips, tricks, and practices to help you buy the sneakers you actually want. -- FROM THE EPISODE -- -- Join our Patreon for more exclusive episodes! -- https://www.patreon.com/sneakerhistory The Good and Bad of "THE NEW" NBA All-Star Weekend Format https://www.patreon.com/posts/34320536 PUMA's Best Year In Company History: https://www.patreon.com/posts/which-brand-of-6-34211945 2020 Air Jordan 1 Releases: https://fave.c...

The Best Air Jordans From The Chicago Bulls-Pistons Rivalry - The Last Dance - Detroit "Bad Boys"

April 28, 2020 22:37 - 1 hour - 35.8 MB

On this episode, Nick Engvall, Robbie Falchi, and Mike Guillory discuss the 3rd and 4th episodes of ESPN's "The Last Dance" documentary on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, as well as discuss the best Air Jordans from the 'Pistons Era' of the Bulls-Pistons rivalry. -- FROM THE EPISODE -- Interview with Brandon Edler: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sneaker-history-podcast-sneakers-sneaker-culture-business/id1456480933 -- Join our Patreon for more exclusive episodes! -- https://ww...

The Last Dance Episodes 1 + 2 | Michael Jordan + Scottie Pippen Chicago Bulls 1997-1998 Season

April 21, 2020 14:36 - 1 hour - 93.3 MB

On this episode, Nick Engvall, Robbie Falchi, and Mike Guillory discuss the first two episodes of ESPN's "The Last Dance" documentary on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls during one of their most successful time periods, the 1997-1998 NBA season. -- FROM THE EPISODE -- Mark Eaton Roughing Up Michael Jordan https://fave.co/2VnEd9m Jordan Tries To Dunk on Mark Eaton https://fave.co/3ar95Ky -- Join our Patreon for more exclusive episodes! -- https://www.patreon.com/sneakerhistory The Good...

Every Sneaker Worn By Michael Jordan & "The Last Dance" Chicago Bulls

April 17, 2020 18:17 - 1 hour - 90.5 MB

"The Last Dance" is a documentary on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls during one of their most successful time periods, the 1997-1998 NBA season. On this episode of the Sneaker History podcast, Nick, Robbie, and Mike, discuss every sneaker worn by Michael Jordan and "The Last Dance" Chicago Bulls squad that featured guys like Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, Toni Kukoc, Steve Kerr, and more. **NOTE!!** We got a little overexcited on this one and got some dates mixed up! MJ did not wear th...

Revisiting Kobe Bryant's Final Game and Our Favorite Mamba Moments

April 14, 2020 15:39 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MB

Yesterday was the first "Mamba Day" since Kobe Bryant's passing. You might be thinking, wait, it's April. Yes, but #MambaDay originated when Nike declared Kobe's final game in a Lakers uniform as Mamba Day 4 years ago at Staples Center in Los Angeles. On this episode of the Sneaker History podcast, Nick, Robbie, and Mike, share some of their favorite Kobe Bryant moments, some of their favorite Kobe Bryant commercials, and of course Kobe Bryant sneakers. -- FROM THE EPISODE -- Kobe Farewell...

Mamda Day Memories - Revisiting Kobe Bryant's Final Game and Our Favorite Mamba Moments

April 14, 2020 08:39 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MB

Yesterday was the first "Mamba Day" since Kobe Bryant's passing. You might be thinking, wait, it's April. Yes, but #MambaDay originated when Nike declared Kobe's final game in a Lakers uniform as Mamba Day 4 years ago at Staples Center in Los Angeles. On this episode of the Sneaker History podcast, Nick, Robbie, and Mike, share some of their favorite Kobe Bryant moments, some of their favorite Kobe Bryant commercials, and of course Kobe Bryant sneakers. -- FROM THE EPISODE -- Kobe Farewell...

The Ups and Downs of Kevin Durant's Nike Basketball Shoes and the New Zoom KD 13

April 10, 2020 14:39 - 1 hour - 86.7 MB

It's been a wild ride for Kevin Durant's signature sneakers. After starting out strong and arguably being the hottest signature model on the market, KD shoes have been on a decline for a while in terms of energy. Durant's latest signature sneaker, the Nike KD 13, has a simple aesthetic but packs a performance punch with double-stacked Zoom Air. On this episode, we discuss the latest KD shoe and dive into the history of the Kevin Durant Nike basketball shoes, as well as revisit some samples th...

Who You Got? Breaking Down the NBA 2K20 Tourney

April 03, 2020 21:57 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MB

On this episode of the Know Your Roots Podcast, Robbie and Rohit discuss the upcoming NBA 2K Tourney featuring Kevin Durant, Derrick Jones Jr, Montrezl Harrell, Devin Booker, Michael Porter Jr, Donovan Mitchell, Trae Young, Harrison Barnes, Zach Lavine, Deandre Ayton, Andre Drummond, Demarcus Cousins, Hassan Whiteside, and Patrick Beverly. Join us for Sneaker History NetflixParty Fridays! https://sneakerhistory.com/2020/03/31/sneaker-history-netflix-party-fridays -- FROM THE EPISODE -- NBA...

How Jacques Slade aka Kustoo Went From Being Fired To Over 1 Million Subscribers

March 31, 2020 15:28 - 1 hour - 111 MB

On this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, Jacques Slade aka Kustoo joins Nick Engvall, Robbie Falchi, and Mike Guillory and shares his story of over 10 years making YouTube videos, how he amassed over 1 million subscribers, and what he suggests for creators on the platform to focus on. -- FROM THE EPISODE -- Subscribe to Jacques Slade: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ9l_6_f0PWRYXN5Y7Lcl2A -- Join our Patreon for more exclusive episodes! -- https://www.patreon.com/sneakerhistory ...

A Brief History of Air Max Day and Our Personal Favorite Air Max Sneakers

March 27, 2020 22:22 - 1 hour - 84 MB

The annual celebration for Nike's beloved Air Max shoes is back and on this episode, Robbie and Nick discuss the history of #AirMaxDay sneaker releases, their favorite #AirMax sneakers of all time, and more. -- FROM THE EPISODE -- Shop the Latest Air Max Releases: https://fave.co/33OhZA9 -- Join our Patreon for more exclusive episodes! -- https://www.patreon.com/sneakerhistory The Good and Bad of "THE NEW" NBA All-Star Weekend Format https://www.patreon.com/posts/34320536 PUMA's Best Year...

What Makes The Nike Huarache Basketball Line Important?

March 25, 2020 22:21 - 1 hour - 86.5 MB

On this episode of the Know Your Roots Podcast with Rohit and Robbie, we look back at the Nike Huarache Basketball line, what players wore the sneakers throughout the years, and what NBA teams did in one of Nike's most well-known performance models. (Sorry, Knicks fans!) -- ROCKIN' and COPPIN' -- Robbie's Rockin' - Nike Air Max 97 'N64' https://fave.co/3duiUdm Rohit's Rockin' - Nike Kobe 8 'What The' https://fave.co/2WJ6Wqs From This Episode: Nike Huarache Basketball's Place In History - h...

Know Your Roots: What Makes The Nike Huarache Basketball Line Important?

March 25, 2020 15:21 - 1 hour - 84.8 MB

On this episode of the Know Your Roots Podcast with Rohit and Robbie, we look back at the Nike Huarache Basketball line, what players wore the sneakers throughout the years, and what NBA teams did in one of Nike's most well-known performance models. (Sorry, Knicks fans!) -- ROCKIN' and COPPIN' -- Robbie's Rockin' - Nike Air Max 97 'N64' https://fave.co/3duiUdm Rohit's Rockin' - Nike Kobe 8 'What The' https://fave.co/2WJ6Wqs From This Episode: Nike Huarache Basketball's Place In History - h...

What Sneaker Companies Should Do During The Coronavirus Pandemic

March 24, 2020 14:15 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MB

As our time stuck inside continues to pile up thanks to the COVID-19 Coronavirus, brands and retailers are vying harder than ever for the attention of sneakerheads. Will new sneakers actually make it to market? Will we see Olympic sneaker releases now that the Tokyo games have been canceled? How will brands survive the downturn in sales? We discuss the impact of the global pandemic on the footwear business over the next few months and into the distant future. -- FROM THE EPISODE -- Tokyo Oly...

Making Sneakers For WWE, NFL, Pro Athletes, Celebrities & More - A Talk With Mache Customs

March 24, 2020 00:07 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MB

One of the most successful sneaker customizers in the game, Dan "Mache" Gamache joins us to talk about his journey from slangin' custom sneakers on message forums like ISS and NikeTalk to making custom kicks for some of the most popular athletes from the WWE, NFL, MLB and more. -- ROCKIN' and COPPIN' -- Mache - Action Bronson x adidas Ultra Boost F&F https://fave.co/3dltIu9 Robbie: Rockin' - Nike Air Max 97 'Nintendo 64' https://fave.co/2QFS3kD Nick - Rockin' - Nike PG 2.5 'PlayStation' h...

$1000 To Spend On Sneakers - What Are You Coppin?

March 20, 2020 23:00 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MB

With the COVID-19 virus keeping people around the world stuck inside for the foreseeable future, Robbie and Nick discuss the best sneakers in movies and then offer up some must-see sneaker movies. -- ROCKIN' and COPPIN' -- Robbie: Rockin' - Plaid House Shoes https://fave.co/33wD2He Coppin' - Air Jordan 5 'Fire Red' https://fave.co/2Qz9Eea Nick - Rockin' - Reebok Answer 7 https://fave.co/2IUsHvf Coppin' - Nike SB Dunk 'Griffey Max' https://fave.co/3dg7wSj Mike - Rockin' - Nike SB x Air J...

The WWE and Its Obsession With Custom Sneakers

March 19, 2020 14:02 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MB

On this episode of the Know Your Roots Podcast with Rohit and Robbie, it's all about the (sneaker) legends of the WWE. From This Episode: Mache Customs - https://www.instagram.com/mache275/?hl=en Let us know what you think of this episode by dropping a comment on Instagram or Twitter! More From Sneaker History: Kobe's Best Signature Sneakers https://sneakerhistory.com/kobe-bryant-signature-sneakers A Look Back At Kobe Bryant's Sneaker Legacy: https://sneakerhistory.com/2015/08/23/happy-37...

Killing Time: 23 Must-See Movies For Sneakerheads (Fixed Audio!)

March 17, 2020 14:08 - 1 hour - 95.2 MB

Killing Time: 20 Must-See Movies For Sneakerheads With the COVID-19 virus keeping people around the world stuck inside for the foreseeable future, Robbie and Nick discuss the best sneakers in movies and then offer up some must-see sneaker movies. -- ROCKIN' and COPPIN' -- Robbie: Rockin' - On Cloud https://fave.co/2QgHc0v Coppin' - Jordan 6 https://fave.co/2U8nXr0 Nick - Rockin' - Kith x united arrows x New Balance 997 https://fave.co/2IUsHvf Coppin' - Stussy x Nike Air Zoom Spiridon Cag...

The Best Nike Air Max 90 Colorways of All Time

March 14, 2020 00:54 - 1 hour - 82.7 MB

On this episode Robbie and Nick discuss the best colorways of the iconic Nike Air Max 90, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, as well as other Air Max as we near Air Max Day. Nike Air Max 90 Colorways Available Now: https://fave.co/38JH1kx -- ROCKIN' and COPPIN' -- Robbie: Rockin' - Air Max 90s https://fave.co/2TDuiMf Coppin' - Air Max 97 https://fave.co/39QpEQt Nick - Rockin' - Eric Emanuel x Reebok Answer 5 https://fave.co/2HUDDbO Coppin' - Nike LeBron 17 'More Than A...

Diadora's Rich Italian History - A Conversation With Amir Armstrong

March 11, 2020 14:15 - 54 minutes - 74.2 MB

On this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, Robbie Falchi sits down with Amir Armstrong of Diadora to discuss the Italian sportswear and footwear brand's rich history, and of course, his journey to becoming the Sport Account Manager for the brand. FOLLOW: Amir - https://www.instagram.com/_am.1r_/?hl=en Squadra Di Corsa - https://www.instagram.com/squadradicorsa/?hl=en Diadora - https://www.instagram.com/diadoralifestyle/?hl=en SHOP Diadora - https://fave.co/33af1pm -- Join our Patreon...

The Best Signature Basketball Shoes of 2020, Draymond Green Signs With Converse, Dior Jordan 1 Info

March 10, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 99.6 MB

On this episode (#103), we discuss the best signature basketball sneakers of 2020, Draymond Green signing with Converse, the Dior x Air Jordan 1 release info, Nike's latest auto-lacing sneakers, and more. Rockin' and Coppin' Mike: Rockin' - Air Jordan 4 'What The' https://fave.co/2IB9f6q Coppin' - Nike SB Dunk 'Raygun' https://fave.co/2W5Pr3j Robbie: Rockin' - Air Max 90s https://fave.co/2TDuiMf Air Jordan 1 https://fave.co/30CblKQ Coppin' - Nike SB Dunk 'Syracuse' https://fave.co/2wL5TLq ...

The Future Is Here - The NBA's Top 25 Rising Stars

March 09, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 91.1 MB

On this episode of the Sneaker History Sports Podcast, aka the Know Your Roots Sports Podcast Rohit and Robbie jump into the difficult task of ranking the top 25 NBA rising stars. Rohit's Kicks: Nike Zoom Kobe AD NXT - https://fave.co/2W968uL Robbie's Kicks: Air Jordan 1 'All-Star' - https://fave.co/3cHqD7r From This Episode: ESPN's Top 25 - https://fave.co/38uNXlC Let us know what you think of this episode by dropping a comment on Instagram or Twitter! More From Sneaker History: Kobe's...

Skilled or Naturally Gifted? James Harden vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo

March 05, 2020 23:40 - 1 hour - 97.6 MB

On this episode, Rohit and Robbie discuss James Harden's comments on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the 'skilled vs. naturally gifted' debate for the rest of the NBA stars. Rohit's Kicks - Black Cement Jordan 3: https://fave.co/2sHMwBf Nike Zoom Kobe 7 'Christmas': https://fave.co/2IlUq7F Robbie's Kicks - adidas Yeezy 500 Salt: https://fave.co/2VN0puk Nike Tailwind 4: https://fave.co/2Tpzmn5 Let us know what you think of this episode by dropping a comment on Instagram or Twitter! More From S...

The Best Sneaker Releases Coming In March! Episode 100!

March 03, 2020 23:21 - 1 hour - 85.7 MB

Episode 100! Thank you to everyone who has been rockin' with us over the last year. It's been a great learning experience and we couldn't be more thankful for the friends we've met over the past 100 episodes. On this episode, we discuss the 10 most popular episodes of the Sneaker History Podcast and go over the best sneaker releases on the way for March of 2020. -- FROM THE EPISODE -- Make Your Own Supreme Oreos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IgONIDLgCw&feature=emb_title -- Join our Pat...

What Sneakers Do You See On The Streets In Your City?

February 28, 2020 17:15 - 1 hour - 88.6 MB

On Episode 99 of the Sneaker History Podcast, Robbie and Mike discuss New Balance's new partnership with the NBA, Kobe Bryant's Memorial Service, upcoming Kobe 5 releases, and the shoes they see the most in their respective cities. -- ROCKIN' & COPPIN' -- Mike: Rockin' - Nike LeBron 7 'All-Star': https://fave.co/32Fnf8v Nike SB Dunk 'Mint Red': https://fave.co/2vr2YqW Coppin' - BBC x Reebok Zig Kinetica: https://fave.co/3cpUcue Nike SB Dunk 'Plum': https://fave.co/2T63SCj Robbie: Rockin' ...

The Craziest Things Sneakerheads Do For Sneakers - Trading A Car For Kicks, Eating Bugs, What?

February 25, 2020 15:49 - 52 minutes - 72 MB

On Episode 98 of the Sneaker History Podcast, Nick and Mike revisit some of the crazy things sneakerheads will do for sneakers. From eating bugs to trading a car for a single pair, when the hype gets you there is no telling what you will do for a must-have pair of kicks. -- ROCKIN' & COPPIN' -- Mike: Rockin' - Nike LeBron 7 All-Star: https://fave.co/2s00VIB Eric Emanuel x Reebok Answer 5: https://fave.co/2HUDDbO Coppin' - Nike LeBron 7 'China Moon': https://fave.co/38OeJWZ adidas ZX 8000 'A...

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